[7.3/10] Not bad. My favorite part of this one was the running gag about the affronted cable guys being spurred to action, only to have them miss their windows by getting haircuts, having lunch, seeing movies, etc. It’s a cheap gag, but it got a laugh out of me. By the same token, I liked Scott’s dad railing against the rise of streaming, but talking about niche programming for everyone on demand like it’s some sort of bad thing, to everyone else’s chagrin. Similarly, while they went on a little long, the spoofs of other streaming shows, put in a South Park mold were worth a chuckle.
At the same time, I liked Scott Malkinson trying to court Sophie, the new girl who also happens to have diabetes. There’s something true to life about how this young kid finds someone who has something in common with him, and then suddenly decides he loves her and would do anything for her. There’s some good humor about the other boys all playing nice guy to try to impress her, with Scott growing increasingly frustrated by the act. (One of the Goth Kids talking about how much he likes Scottsdale was a particularly funny example.)
But I actually really liked where they ended things. Sophie doesn't have the same instant connection with Scott because she doesn't define herself by her diabetes. Meanwhile, Scott has been defined by his condition, whether he wanted it or not, which makes the situation all the more frustrating. I like the semi-hopeful note the show goes out on there, with the two having a chance despite not having a “just add insulin” instant romance, and Scott’s little glucose detector was a cute way to show his mood.
Overall, this one isn’t going to make anybody’s favorites list, but it’s a sweet story with some good gags.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-02-15T22:25:22Z
[7.3/10] Not bad. My favorite part of this one was the running gag about the affronted cable guys being spurred to action, only to have them miss their windows by getting haircuts, having lunch, seeing movies, etc. It’s a cheap gag, but it got a laugh out of me. By the same token, I liked Scott’s dad railing against the rise of streaming, but talking about niche programming for everyone on demand like it’s some sort of bad thing, to everyone else’s chagrin. Similarly, while they went on a little long, the spoofs of other streaming shows, put in a South Park mold were worth a chuckle.
At the same time, I liked Scott Malkinson trying to court Sophie, the new girl who also happens to have diabetes. There’s something true to life about how this young kid finds someone who has something in common with him, and then suddenly decides he loves her and would do anything for her. There’s some good humor about the other boys all playing nice guy to try to impress her, with Scott growing increasingly frustrated by the act. (One of the Goth Kids talking about how much he likes Scottsdale was a particularly funny example.)
But I actually really liked where they ended things. Sophie doesn't have the same instant connection with Scott because she doesn't define herself by her diabetes. Meanwhile, Scott has been defined by his condition, whether he wanted it or not, which makes the situation all the more frustrating. I like the semi-hopeful note the show goes out on there, with the two having a chance despite not having a “just add insulin” instant romance, and Scott’s little glucose detector was a cute way to show his mood.
Overall, this one isn’t going to make anybody’s favorites list, but it’s a sweet story with some good gags.